AELO Alumni | Jill + Phil, 8/12/23

VENUE: GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY | CATERING: AMAZING EDIBLES | DJ: CAGE + AQUARIUM, DJ DEMCHUK | PHOTOGRAPHY: CAGE + AQUARIUM, THAIS FRY | FLORALS: FAMILY FRIEND

We love a fun wedding theme! Jill and Phil hosted a spooky - ooky Halloween themed wedding at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Guests came dressed to the nines in creative costumes and had the opportunities to explore the breathtaking Conservatory gardens throughout the evening. Jill and Phil created a unique and personal ceremony that drew upon a cultural array of wedding customs that were meaningful to them. We are so glad to have been able to help with this creative, heartfelt and totally unforgettable day. CONGRATULATIONS to this amazing couple!

AELO Alumni | Aviva + Mitch, 6/24/23

VENUE: ROCKWELL ON THE RIVER | CATERER: CATERED BY DESIGN | DRINKS: VENUE LOGIC | CATERED BY DESIGN | PHOTOGRAPHER: INGRID BONNE PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEOGRAPHER: SMILING TOAD PRODUCTIONS | FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | DECOR: ART OF IMAGINATION | BAND: BLUEWATER KINGS | REHEARSAL DINNER: GALLERIA MARCHETTI | HAIR AND MAKEUP: PIN ME UP CHICAGO | DRESS: BELLA BLUE

What an unbelieveable day. For a year and half, we planned with Ann, the mother of the bride, and Aviva and Mitch to create the perfect day for these two, and it went beautifully. The hanging baskets Flowers for Dreams dreamed up were incredible. Aviva walked down the aisle to “Defying Gravity”. The first dance was entirely choreographed to “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and at the ened of the night, Aviva and Mitch put on Hawaiian shirts with each of their faces on. So cute, so SO much fun, and so deeply in love. It was an unending joy getting to know this wonderful group of people, and we know they are going to have the best life together.

Mazel tov, Aviva + Mitch!

AELO Alumni | Libby + James, 7/15/23

VENUE: CITY VIEW LOFT | CATERER: LM CATERING | PHOTOGRAPHER: THE STILL LIFE | DJ: AN ENCHANTED EVENING | HAIR AND MAKEUP: ANOMOLIE BEAUTY | DECOR: GATHERINGS BY LISA ENOCH

What an incredible evening! Libby and James were so incredibly organized and truly two good people, in every sense of the word. They are both committed to making the world a better place and it was an honor to be a part of their day. From the sweetest vows, to the first dance, to the choreographed surprise, it was a joy. These planners got teary several times throughout the day.

Mazel tov, and to Liberty and Justus for all! ;)

AELO Alumni | Theresa + Dan, 6/17/23

VENUE: INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL | PHOTOGRAPHER: ARIELLE GALLIONE PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORALS: BONNIE FLOWER SHOP | BAND: UPBEAT ORCHESTRA | HAIR AND MAKEUP: PIN ME UP CHICAGO | DECOR: COVERED AFFAIRS

Congratulations Theresa and Daniel! It was such a treat to celebrate with this sweet couple on a glorious Chicago summer day at the historic InterContinental Chicago hotel. This wedding had it all - a heartfelt ceremony in an opulent ballroom overlooking Michigan Avenue, a sweet pup flower girl that stole the show (hi, Winnie!) and a surprise cocktail hour performance by Chicago's own Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band! We are so happy for Theresa and Daniel and wish them a lifetime of happiness.

AELO Alumni | Jen + Ryan, 5/13/23

VENUE: LACUNA ARTIST LOFTS | CATERING: LM CATERING | TRIO AND DJ: CAGEN MUSIC | PERFORMANCE: ACTORS GYMNASIUM | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | PHOTO AND VIDEO: EIVANS PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO | SKETCH ARTIST: CARILLO ART STUDIOS | HAIR + MAKEUP: FEMME BEAUTY LOUNGE

What do you get when you pair up two theatre and dance loving people? A fantastic performance to kick off their wedding! Seriously, these two. What wonderful people. We had such a great time getting to know Jen + Ryan, and we loved how personal every last detail of their wedding was. They had a great vision, and it went off without a hitch! It may have been cold and a little bit rainy, but their smiles lit up the room. So in love, so much fun. Congratulations, you two! Enjoy dancing through life together!